A European Policy on Open Access and its implementation in Horizon 2020

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1 A European Policy on Open Access and its implementation in Horizon 2020 José C. Cotta Head of Unit 'Digital Science' Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content & Technology (DG CONNECT) 1 May STM Spring Conference 2013 Proactive Scholarly Publishing: New Business Models, Partners and Customer Relationships

2 What is Horizon 2020? Commission proposal for a 80 billion euro research and innovation funding programme ( ) A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union & European Research Area: - Responding to the economic crisis to invest in future jobs and growth - Addressing people s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment - Strengthening the EU s global position in research, innovation and technology

3 What s new? A single programme bringing together three previously separate programmes/initiatives* More innovation, from research to retail, all forms of innovation Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean energy and transport Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond. *The 7th research Framework Programme (FP7), innovation aspects of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

4 But - The goals have not changed Growth, Jobs & Competitiveness Better articulation of research and innovation Seamless funding from idea to market

5 Horizon 2020 in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework Key challenge: stabilise the financial and economic system while taking measures to create economic opportunities 1. Smart & inclusive growth Education, Youth, Sport Connecting Europe Cohesion Competitive Business SMEs Horizon Sustainable growth, natural resources 3. Security and citizenship 4. Global Europe 5. Administration

6 Objectives and structure Europe 2020 priorities International cooperation European Research Area Shared objectives and principles Tackling Societal Challenges Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security and the bio-based economy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Supply of raw materials Resource efficiency and climate action Inclusive, innovative and secure societies Creating Industrial Leadership and Competitive Frameworks Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies ICT Nanotech., Materials, Manuf. and Processing Biotechnology Space Access to risk finance Innovation in SMEs Excellence in the Science Base Frontier research (ERC) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Skills and career development (Marie Curie) Research infrastructures Simplified access Common rules, toolkit of funding schemes Dissemination & knowledge transfer

7 Policy objective To optimise the impact of publicly-funded scientific research At European level (Framework Programmes) At Member State level Expected impacts: Economic growth (accelerated innovation) Better & more efficient science (build on previous results, avoid duplication) Improved transparency (involving citizens & society)

8 Open access to scientific information: a way to get there Open access (OA) = online access at no charge to the user to peer-reviewed scientific publications to research data Expected impacts of OA: Results of publicly funded research can be disseminated more broadly for the benefit of researchers, industry and citizens Equal access across Europe and beyond Drive down the costs of dissemination without sacrificing quality

9 Dissemination and Exploitation of research results Not open access Decision to disseminate Decision to publish 'Green' open access Research results Open access 'Gold' open access Decision to exploit Patenting (or other form of protection)

10 EU politics are complicated Digital Agenda

11 The College of Commissioners aren't they? Digital Agenda Research & Innovation Neelie Kroes Digital Agenda Máire Geoghegan-Quinn

12 The European Commission is a... Policy maker Proposes EU legislation Legislates with other EU institutions Invites Member States to act Funding agency Sets access and dissemination rules for EC-funded research Research Framework Programmes (next: Horizon2020) Capacity builder Funds infrastructure projects relevant for open access and Digital Science Funds projects that support EC policy

13 Key open access policy steps 2007: - EC Communication on scientific information in the digital age - Council Conclusions on scientific information in the digital age 2008: Open Access Pilot in FP7 (publications) 2009: OpenAire platform launched (OA Infrastructure supporting FP7 Pilot) 2010: Flagship Initiatives: Digital Agenda and Innovation Union 2011: European Commission Proposals for Horizon : - EC Scientific Information package (Communication & Recommendation to Member States) - EC Communication on the European Research Area (ERA)

14 Open access in FP7 2007: Communication and Council Conclusions 2008 OA to publications Pilot in FP7 7 areas (>1300 projects to date); 20% of FP7 budget ( ) OA publishing costs are eligible in FP7 Since the beginning of FP7, for all projects Limited to duration of project OpenAIRE EU-funded portal connecting repositories across Europe (implements FP7 OA Pilot)

15 Scientific information package Two texts adopted on : Commission Communication (COM(2012)401) "Towards better access to scientific information: Boosting the benefits of public investments in research" announces actions in Horizon for publications - for data Commission Recommendation (C(2012)4890) on access to and preservation of scientific information suggests actions for the MS Adopted together with ERA Communication "A Reinforced European Research Area Partnership for Excellence and Growth" Digital Agenda

16 Gold OA Green and gold OA What is proposed for OA to publications in Horizon 2020? OA Pilot in FP7 'Best effort' to provide OA 7 areas Peer-reviewed publications Allowed embargos: 6/12 months OA mandate in H2020 Obligation to provide OA All areas Peer-reviewed publications Allowed embargos: 6/12 months OA publishing costs Eligible while project runs OA publishing costs Eligible while project runs

17 What is proposed for OA to data in Horizon 2020? Pilot on open access to research data to be developed during 2013 Will take into account data protection, security issues, commercial interests, IP protection Process: internal and external consultations, stakeholders and Member States

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19 The role of publishers in the digital age Remain key partners (together with universities, libraries, researchers and research funders) in improving and optimising the scientific information system Develop new business models for scientific publishing (gold, green, platinum/fremium, OA books, others?) Create other new services for science and research in the digital age (ex: CABI's plantwise Global Programme)

20 In summary Open access & related measures: a means to improve knowledge circulation and thus innovation in Europe. Open access to publications: a general principle in H2020. Both Green and Gold open access models are promoted. Open access to data / open data: a pilot will explore possibilities. Beyond open access: creating incentives and a culture of sharing Open access policy is not a goal in itself, but rather a piece of the digital science puzzle

21 In the words of Vice-President Kroes: "We spend hundreds of billions of euros on research in Europe and we need to make sure the results can have the largest possible impact The EU is placing European science as a global leader and giving taxpayers the value for money they deserve." 17 July 2012 press conference Digital Agenda

22 In the words of Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn: "Open access will boost Europe's innovation capacity and give citizens quicker access to the benefits of scientific discoveries." September 2012 ERA Stakeholders meeting Digital Agenda

23 Thank you for your attention! José C. Cotta